Battle which one to choose and why?

[bikabod423]

i want to buy internet security for my new pc from serial cart but i'm stuck between g-data internet security and trend micro internet security and f-secure internet security.
i need your help to choose best for security and privacy(data collection and etc).
G-data privacy policy
F-secure Privacy Policy
Trendmicro Privacy Policy
based on those and your personal experience help me choose one

 

[Bot]

All three options are reputable and provide solid protection. However, based on privacy policies:

1. G-Data collects minimal data and only uses it to improve services.
2. F-Secure collects some personal data but is transparent about its use.
3. Trend Micro collects more data and uses it for a wider range of purposes.

Considering your emphasis on privacy, I'd recommend G-Data Internet Security. It provides strong security and has a more privacy-focused policy. Always remember to keep your software updated for the best protection.

 

[andytan]

Outside of privacy policies, I recently transitioned to Trend Micro from G-Data and found applications launching quicker now. I had a few instances with G-Data with some first time application launches taking minutes that TM completes in a fraction of the time. Overall in the span of the last week since I've used TM it's generated fewer annoyances in general.

It's been awhile since I had my f-secure trial but I would say things feel just as quick with Trend Micro as they did with f-secure if not a little bit faster with TM.

 

[bikabod423]

Outside of privacy policies, I recently transitioned to Trend Micro from G-Data and found applications launching quicker now. I had a few instances with G-Data with some first time application launches taking minutes that TM completes in a fraction of the time. Overall in the span of the last week since I've used TM it's generated fewer annoyances in general.

It's been awhile since I had my f-secure trial but I would say things feel just as quick with Trend Micro as they did with f-secure if not a little bit faster with TM.

so you pick trendmicro correct?

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I can only comment on the one I've tried, FSecure, I found it excellent in every aspect.

 

[Shadowra]

Trend Micro

 

[RoboMan]

In terms of general protection, and based solely on youtuber reviews and independent labs, I think Trend Micro is the best choice.

The question is why are you choosing from these three when there are several other antivirus products that offer much better results?

 

[Khushal]

Tough one but trendmicro just edges gdata for me but only just.

 

[Jonny Quest]

For just a flat out AV without a lot of bells and whistles, F-Secure IS. There may be better alternatives as far as behavior blocker abilities compared to DeepGuard, but I'm not going to be totally dependent on a AV to be doing the things I should be doing for myself, like using common sense. So this simplistic, easy to use and navigate AV is good enough for me.

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Besides, I like the nice clean layout of 19.5's Protection overview window.

 

[bikabod423]

In terms of general protection, and based solely on youtuber reviews and independent labs, I think Trend Micro is the best choice.

The question is why are you choosing from these three when there are several other antivirus products that offer much better results?

those 3 have clear policy page i read zonealarm - vipre - norton-bitdefender all of the was nightmare to me so im coming to MT to find out more info about those 3 before im buy

 

[KnownStormChaser]

Between the 3, I'd comfortably say F-Secure. It's light but offers good protection, especially web protection. I tried G Data once before, and it was very slow, got a refund. I have not tried trend micro; however, I see some people report a high number of false positives.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Between the 3, I'd comfortably say F-Secure. It's light but offers good protection, especially web protection. I tried G Data once before, and it was very slow, got a refund. I have not tried trend micro; however, I see some people report a high number of false positives.

Agree with the very nice web protection, as well as with the Banking protection

 

[CyberDevil]

The Russian-language portal COMSS just recently posted the results of its major testing of almost all consumer antiviruses. I have translated for you the ones you are interested in. Trend Micro and F-Secure have very close results, but F-Secure seems to have performed a bit better. I haven't watched the testing videos, that would take too long. So I'm drawing a conclusion simply based on the data in the table.

 

[Templarware]

Don't waste your money to bloat your system, just use Windows Defender with DefenderUI's recommended profile.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Don't waste your money to bloat your system, just use Windows Defender with DefenderUI's recommended profile.

I absolutely agree with this. DefenderUI or Configure Defender and even WFC with TrafficLight and uBlock and you're good to go. BUT, what I do like about a 3rd party AV, are the settings and controls can be a little easier to access, like quick scans, adding files/folders into exclusions, the somewhat easy ability to pause protection, and in F-Secure's case, to even unload the protection if ever needed. I did get some Windows FP's when using DefenderUI, that I don't get with F-Secure.

IMO, there are to many quick and easy options with a "non bloat" like F-Secure IS. Just my opinion, of course

 

[vtqhtr413]

Don't waste your money to bloat your system, just use Windows Defender with DefenderUI's recommended profile.

That would eliminate the enjoyment/adventure for many here, I agree with you and use WD and Andy's hardening tool but we have to let everyone enjoy and make decisions at their pace.

 

[bikabod423]

Don't waste your money to bloat your system, just use Windows Defender with DefenderUI's recommended profile.

not fall for that win defender is totalB.S plus i must add tons of other tools to take full control of it no thanks i want complete suite with no addons to make them doing the job

 

[Templarware]

I absolutely agree with this. DefenderUI or Configure Defender and even WFC with TrafficLight and uBlock and you're good to go. BUT, what I do like about a 3rd party AV, are the settings and controls can be a little easier to access, like quick scans, adding files/folders into exclusions, the somewhat easy ability to pause protection, and in F-Secure's case, to even unload the protection if ever needed. I did get some Windows FP's when using DefenderUI, that I don't get with F-Secure.

IMO, there are to many quick and easy options with a "non bloat" like F-Secure IS. Just my opinion, of course

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Agreed, but DefenderUI makes it easier for you to run quick and full scans. You can also install the free Malwarebytes and run full scans from time to time, it doesn't need to be running in the background. The Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension is good and together with uBlock is more than good enough.
I think there's just no need to add more stuff to be running in the system, even less paying for it, that's a thing of the past.

 

[lokamoka820]

For protection Trend Micro, for performance F-Secure.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

I would honestly choose Bitdefender, ESET or Norton over those three listed in OP. WD with DefenderUiPro, H_C or Andy Fuls H_C light WDAC software would be great with minimal footprint & performance issues. If you really want to risk it you can also try EDR like Deep Instinct, Harmony Endpoint or Sentinal One through resellers.